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V172 VRP

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

309,350 mi
Last recorded309,350 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 VRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 309,350 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 305,215 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 305,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.7 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 303,543 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

O/S/F Internal door catch faulty/damaged.

O/S/F Tyre perished.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 303,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/F Inner door handle damaged/deteriorated.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 296,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount area N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 296,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.7 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount area N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 287,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front door interior handle deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 278,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 264,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 264,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 254,490 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 241,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 241,406 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 226,345 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 215,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 203,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 184,382 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 169,995 miles

Play evident in o/s steering rack.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 152,012 miles

o/s front c.v gator split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 141,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007
Fail 22 Aug 2007 136,745 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,152 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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V172 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V172 VRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V172 VRP registered?

V172 VRP is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 1999.

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